Hi, I’m Crispin.
Time for my Christmas dinner. I know that little seed in front of me doesn’t look like much, but there are more in the jar.
I’m just saying grace before I eat this special meal. See how I put my hands together to say grace? I don’t care for turkey so I’ll stick to sunflower seeds for this Christmas. All you turkeys out there, you can thank me later.
I put my hands together
And say a little prayer
Of thanks that in this weather ,
My dinner’s always there.
I know that I could look for,
And find my food alone,
But no one needs to cook for
This lad; I’m on my own.
My dinner is a yummy seed,
I’ve many in the jar,
My hostess knows just what I need,
She’s never very far.
So merry Christmas holiday,
Be thankful for your lot,
Appreciate your meal today,
Be glad for what you’ve got.
Here I am eating my Christmas dinner. Seasons greetings to you all.

December 24, 2023 at 10:05 pm
Merry Christmas, Crispin! You’re welcome to visit me after Christmas, and that is, if Anneli lets you!! You seem to be all set for Christmas. 🎄
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December 24, 2023 at 10:09 pm
I might let Crispin out of my sight for a very quick visit if you promise to look after him.
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December 25, 2023 at 9:26 am
I promise, Anneli! 🐿️
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December 24, 2023 at 10:09 pm
Crispin is so cute! Wonderful videos, Anneli, God bless you and yours. ❤️😊
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December 24, 2023 at 10:11 pm
Have a good night – Christmas Eve – and don’t stay up all night watching for Santa. Thanks for visiting Crispin’s post.
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December 24, 2023 at 10:22 pm
You are welcome, I will be in bed by midnight. 🤭
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December 25, 2023 at 8:46 am
Let’s hope Santa drops by for his milk and cookies after midnight.
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December 25, 2023 at 9:16 am
I didn’t hear anything last night. 😂
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December 24, 2023 at 11:40 pm
Being thankful for what we have – an excellent reminder. Season’s Greetings to you and yours, Anneli. 🎄And thanks for including the video – Crispin is such a little cutie! 🐿️
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December 25, 2023 at 8:47 am
He really is – so friendly and fun to watch. Have a great day, Lynette.
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December 25, 2023 at 12:13 am
Thanks for the video clips. Crispin is such a sweetie.
Merry Christmas to all of you.
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December 25, 2023 at 8:45 am
Thank you, Ursula. All the birds and squirrels and Emma got treats today. Have a great day yourself.
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December 25, 2023 at 3:15 am
Lovely, Anneli. Thank you and Merry Christmas. May you receive more of the best in 2024!
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December 25, 2023 at 8:44 am
Let’s hope for that for all of us, Grant.
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December 25, 2023 at 5:22 am
What a fun post — and purely in the spirit of the season! Greetings to Crispin, and to all the humans who round your table go. Merry Christmas!
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December 25, 2023 at 8:43 am
Thanks so much, Linda, and the same to you.
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December 25, 2023 at 5:29 am
Merry Christmas, Crispin!
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December 25, 2023 at 8:42 am
You too, Jennie.
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December 25, 2023 at 5:47 am
Merry Christmas Crispin. Being thankful for what we have, not bemoaning what we do not, is the way to go. I think Anneli has your best interests at heart and you are one lucky little guy. Merry Christmas to all. Allan
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December 25, 2023 at 8:43 am
He sure is, Allan, and he thanks me every day by being there. Have a great Christmas Day.
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December 25, 2023 at 6:04 am
Merry Christmas to Crispin, and Anneli and all her friends and family. Thank you for this bit of good cheer.
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December 25, 2023 at 8:42 am
Have a wonderful day, Kit. Thanks.
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December 25, 2023 at 7:11 am
I am so happy you are there for Crispin. That is one happy critter. Merry Christmas, Anneli.
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December 25, 2023 at 8:41 am
For Christmas Day I even put his food out there before it got light so he’d think Santa had been there.
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December 25, 2023 at 10:40 am
I love that.
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December 25, 2023 at 7:27 am
Crispin has it made😊.
Merry Christmas, Anneli 🎄
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December 25, 2023 at 8:40 am
He’s very lucky (and so am I to have him around).
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December 25, 2023 at 8:55 am
Crispin, you are showing all of us that it is the little things which bring the most joy and how grateful we can be to have a meal when so many don’t. A beautiful Christmas poem, Anneli. ❤
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December 25, 2023 at 8:56 am
Thanks for those kind words, Carol. I hope you have a beautiful Christmas Day.
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December 26, 2023 at 5:15 am
Das ist so süß. 😍
Ein sehr schöner Beitrag, liebe Anneli. ❤️
Liebe Grüße und einen schönen 2. Weihnachtstag wünsche ich dir,
Martina
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December 26, 2023 at 11:13 am
Thank you for reading and visiting Crispin. He’s been enjoying lots of goodies this winter.
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December 28, 2023 at 3:26 pm
We can learn a thing or two from Crispin. Life need not be complicated. Being thankful for simple things like food on the table (or elsewhere) can brighten up any Christmas. Many thanks for sharing!
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December 28, 2023 at 10:45 pm
It all comes down to the basics in the end. Thanks for visiting, Jake.
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January 13, 2024 at 7:03 am
Anneli, the videos capture the endless energy of Crispin. His brilliant white breast helps him to stand out, especially compared to squirrels in Ohio. As always, your poetry offers a delightful story.
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January 13, 2024 at 9:21 am
Thanks, Richard.
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December 27, 2024 at 1:54 am
What a cutie. Hi Crispin😘
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December 27, 2024 at 10:12 am
He really is a sweetheart.
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